Workers at an export processing zone in HCMC (Photo: SGGP)
However, from the end of 2021, more than 96 percent of companies are in business with over 96 percent of employees returning to work. Hepza has also welcomed a number of large investors in infrastructure development, and this year needs an additional 51,000 employees.
Such success is in no small part thanks to the efforts of city officials. For instance, Binh Chanh District has completed submissions to the Central Government for its recognition as a new rural district, working to become the first HCMC locality to establish a smart city operation center.
Meanwhile, District 3 has shortened the registration procedure for sole proprietorship despite the pressure on civil servants to keep with deadlines.
At the same time, civil servants in Thu Duc City have been effectively using internal software for work purposes. The city has also introduced a forum for local businesses and the authority to communicate quickly.
Only in the first 45 days of 2022, District 7’s budget revenue has reached 27 percent of the year’s target. Currently, the district is pushing infrastructure projects to expand alleys, build new bridges and relocate households alongside canals.
Thu Duc City has started construction of two housing projects with nearly 2,000 apartments to improve the people’s living quality. The local authority is also surveying boarding houses to come up with solutions to create a better living environment for blue-collar workers.
